Down rigger mount bracket

ABSTRACT

This bracket is designed for the use of down riggers on inflatable boats. It provides greater stability on the mount for more efficient operation of the down rigger. These are easily installed, can be adjusted to fit various sizes of inflatable boats, are lightweight aluminium, rust free, and can be rear boat mounted.

DESCRIPTION

[0001]FIG. 1 is a top view of the complete unit in which the Down RiggerMount attaches to the already inflated boat.

[0002] No. 1—Is a flat plate, which the actual mount is bolted on to.

[0003] No. 2—Is a square tube, which is attached to the No. 1 plate,connected to the No. 3 a Curved Arm, which has 2 holding bolts and aslot in the No. 1 plate for side adjustments.

[0004] No. 3 a-b—Are two curved and adjustable arms

[0005] No. 5—Is a plate which attaches the bracket to the lip of theboat. In some cases the plate will need to be attached to FIG. 5 No. 8 arubberised aluminium part, which is glued to the boat, and will providea lip for the attachment.

[0006]FIG. 2 is a complete drawing of the Down Rigger Mount Bracket

[0007] No. 4—Connects to 3 b, which slides between FIG. 4 No. 6 and 7and is tightened between the two by a wing bolt.

[0008]FIG. 3 is a rear view of the Down Rigger Mount Bracket

[0009]FIG. 4 No. 6-7 is a drawing of a “U” clamp or flange in which thebracket is fastened, which is permanently attached to the Transom Boardon the boat.

[0010]FIG. 5 is a rubberised aluminium part, which may be needed oncertain makes and models of the inflatable boats as an additionalfastener for the Down Rigger Mount Bracket.

1. This Down Rigger Mount and Bracket system is specifically designedfor greater stability on inflatable boats to be used for deep seafishing. It is adjustable for various boat sizes, with added features ofswivel arms and rear boat mounting. It is full collapsible, light weightand easy to install.